Convenience shops sell a wide range of imported goods, whereas minimarts and provision shops sell local products with a limited range of non-Asian products. Convenience shops are situated within housing estates, thus reducing consumers' travel time.

Mini market definition Apart from groceries and household supplies, many minimarkets also offer ready-to-eat food options such as sandwich, snacks and drinks. Of course, convenience stores are a popular choice for people who want to buy a few items quickly without having to travel far.

Mini-mart means a convenience store which sells snacks, groceries, personal items, and personal services typically associated with the sale of gasoline and/or sale of alcoholic beverages and open fourteen to twenty-four hours a day.